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Keiretsu stands for collaboration, the culture in which our forum thrives. Keiretsu Forum is the largest North American angel network with 12 chapters and over 500 accredited investor members. Since September 2000, Keiretsu Forum members have invested more than $130 million in 145 companies in technology, healthcare/life sciences, consumer products, real estate and other segments with high growth potential. Our community is strengthened through education on angel investing, as well as charitable and social activities.

Our members possess and share diverse industry expertise, from software, telecom and life sciences to retail and information technology. Presenting entrepreneurs have the opportunity to enjoy exposure to our accredited private equity investors, VCs and resource partners, access to a wealth of feedback and insight, and a portal into the markets, relationships and executive talent found within the Keiretsu network.

Todd DeanBellevue/Eastside Chapter PresidentKeiretsu Forum

Growing up in the big sky state of Montana, Todd learned first hand the value of relationships, hard work and community at a young age. After attending the Business School at Eastern Montana College, Todd has 18 years of experience in the business community building his acumen and relationship network. The majority of those years were spent working for Bernard Rapaport, the billionaire CEO of American Income Life Insurance, where Todd started in sales and successfully worked his way up to the top agent in the nation and a role as regional manager. Over the years, Todd has developed a wide and influential association of business relationships throughout the northwest.

Recently Todd has experience working as an investor relations advisor and assisted in the fundraising for several prominent local startup companies including NodeLogic Networks, BioPassword, PayScale and LINQware to name a few.

Todd donates considerable time and energy to several regional charities and non-profits including the City Team Men’s Homeless Shelter, Hope Heart Institute, American Cancer Society, and the Washington State Wine Industry.

Representative Investments

Window Armor Even a sophisticated car alarm with ignition lock won’t stop a thief from breaking your window and stealing your airbag, stereo system, or valuables... costing you thousands in damages. With extra safety in an accident, reduces injuries from shattered glass.

Sentinel Vision Provides automated security alarm and notification services. Solutions to the underserved apartment and small business markets, that are meeting confirmed demand with superior service with visual and audio verification, at dramatically lower price points.

Chasma Interactive Publishing is focused on creating the most entertaining and unique gaming experiences for cell phones on the planet. Together, with its network of game developers, Chasma creates, publishes, and distributes the next generation of color videogames for wireless devices.

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